England’s best-known, largest and most popular national park is a postcard landscape of shimmering lakes, craggy hilltops and ancient forests that has enchanted outdoor enthusiasts as well as poets and painters since the late 18th century. Lake District National Park is now a World Heritage Site, home to Scafell Pike - its highest mountain, Wastwater - its deepest lake and thriving communities like Keswick and Bowness-on-Windermere.

Our base for the adventure is located in the Eden Valley and North Pennine Region of the Lake District, nestled between Helvellyn Mountain, Ullswater Lake and Glenridding Village.

A strong contender for the most beautiful lake in England, Ullswater is a glittering jewel between Pooley Bridge to the north and Glenridding to the south carved out by a long-extinct glacier and flanked by some of the Lake District’s most eye-catching fells. The Ullswater Valley is a haven of peace and tranquillity – a must for walkers, water-lovers and those looking to escape the daily grind. Surrounded by gently rolling countryside at the northern end around Pooley Bridge, a trip south down the lakeshore gives way to sheer fell-sides that drop away into the water below, culminating in the majesty of England’s third highest mountain, Helvellyn.

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Accommodation - Hostel

Location: Situated 963ft up one the UK’s largest mountains, YHA Helvellyn is quite the location for those looking for an action-packed adventure holiday or a peaceful retreat in one of England's most breathtaking spots. Situated a mile from the nearest village - Glenridding, this hostel is a Lake District rural retreat between Thirlmere and Ullswater, north of Ambleside. There are several walking routes, including climbing Helvellyn, and walks around Ullswater.

Rooms and Bathrooms: There are rooms of various sizes from 2 beds to 8 beds, all in bunk bed configuration. There are 4 showers and toilets close to the bedrooms on the ground floor, and 4 toilets and 2 showers on the first floor for guests to use. Soap is available with every sink. All rooms have shared bathrooms.

Self-Catering Kitchen: There is a large self-catering kitchen well equipped with all the essential kitchen appliances, utensils, crockery, and cutlery that are needed to cook up a perfect storm. Tea towels, bin bags, washing up liquid and soap are provided.

Dining Room and Lounge: The main social areas at YHA Helvellyn are adjoining and comprise of a bar and dining area. The dining room can seat comfortably 30 people on tables and bench seats and the bar area can seat up to 20 with a mixture of high stools and tables along, with some softer seating and low tables. There is another small seating area which has space for around 10 people and is more suitable for those who want a little more privacy. Due to the location of the hostel, Wi-Fi and mobile phone signal is limited, but it makes it the ideal location for a digital detox. Highchairs are also available.

Parking: Parking is located next to the hostel and has space for around 20 cars.

Town: Penrith is the perfect destination to enjoy a large bustling town dotted with traditional shops, supermarkets and cafes. The town is with rich architecture as well as the untouched countryside almost surrounding the town.

The centre is exclusively hired by MFA and the facilities will only be used by us.

Places of Interest

Available Activities

* Equipment need to be hired for these activities.
** The session need to be booked.

Adventure Theme

Allah is with the Patient!

Planned Programme

Day 1 - Sat 11 Feb

3.30pm - Arrival at Hostel
4.00pm - Asr Prayer
4.30pm - Sports and Games - Archery, Table Tennis/Football, Board Games, Creative Games
5.30pm - Maghrib Prayer
5.45pm - Communal Dinner
7.30pm - Isha Prayer and Reminder
8.00pm - Welcome Brief and Introduction
8.30pm - Navigation and Map Reading Workshop (Part 1)
9.00pm - Night Walk - Hostel to Ullswater
10.00pm - Return to Hostel
10:30pm - Sleep

Day 2 - Sun 12 Feb

7.00am - Wakeup
7.15am - Fajr Prayer and Reminder
7.30am - Breakfast
9.00am - Depart to Thirlmere Car Park
9.30am - Navigation and Map Reading Workshop (Part 2)
10.00am - Start Hike - Thirmlere to Helvellyn
12.30pm - Dhuhr/Asr Prayer and Lunch
5.00pm - Return to Hostel
5.15pm - Maghrib Prayer
5.30pm - Sabr - The Art of Patience - Young People’s Creative Arts Workshop (Part 1)
6.30pm - Yoga/Mindfulness/Fitness for Adults
7.00pm - Communal Dinner
8.30pm - Isha Prayer and Reminder
9.00pm - Sports and Games - Archery, Table Tennis/Football, Board Games, Creative Games
9.00pm - Adults Ice Breaker, Brainstorming and Storytelling Session
10.30pm - Sleep

Day 3 - Mon 13 Feb

7.00am - Wakeup
7.15am - Fajr Prayer and Reminder
7.30am - Breakfast
9.00am - Walk to Ullswater - St Patrick’s Boat Landing - Rowing, Canoeing, Boating
12.30pm - Dhuhr/Asr Prayers & Lunch
1.30pm - National Trust Aira Force
4.30pm - Return to Hostel
5.15pm - Maghrib Prayer
5.30pm - Sabr - The Art of Patience - Young People’s Creative Arts Workshop (Part 2)
6.30pm - Yoga/Mindfulness/Fitness for Adults
7.00pm - Communal Dinner
8.30pm - Isha Prayer and Reminder
9.00pm - Bushcraft - Fire Lighting
9.30pm - Campfire, Roasted Marshmallows and Stories from the Muslim World
10.30pm - Sleep

Day 4 - Tue 14 Feb

7.00am - Wakeup
7.15am - Fajr Prayer and Reminder
7.30am - Breakfast
9.00am - Whinlatter Forest - Walks, Mountain Biking, Orienteering Course
12.30pm - Dhuhr/Asr Prayers & Lunch
4.30pm - Return to Hostel
5.15pm - Maghrib Prayer
5.30pm - Sabr - The Art of Patience - Young People’s Creative Arts Workshop (Part 3)
6.30pm - Yoga/Mindfulness/Fitness for Adults
7.00pm - Communal Dinner
8.30pm - Isha Prayer and Reminder
9.00pm - Young People’s Quiz - General Knowledge, History and Islam
9.00pm - Adults Personal Development Workshop - Goal Setting & Growth Mindset
10.30pm - Sleep

Day 5 - Wed 15 Feb

7.00am - Wakeup
7.15am - Fajr Prayer
7.30am - Breakfast
8.30am - Group Clean-up
9.30am - Farewell
10.00am - Checkout
10.30am - Kirkstone Pass and Red Screes
12.30pm - Dhuhr/Asr Prayers & Lunch
3.30pm - Depart from Lake District

Please note the suggested programme is flexible. Guests are free to choose the activities they would like to participate in. They can also choose to do their own thing if they like.

Adventure Cost/Investment

As a guide, it costs around £35 per parent (or individual adult) per night and £25 per child per night for the adventure, infants 0-5 years go for free, provided they share a bed with a sibling or a parent. There is a surcharge of £20 per room per night for en-suite facilities, if available. Bookings are for the full adventure (5 days, 4 nights) only. There is a £30 admin charge for each family booking. We have introductory and promotional discounts from time to time. So please fill the form below to get a custom price for the adventure.

The adventure includes:

Accommodation in a clean and conveniently located hostel for 4 nights. All bed linen is provided but please bring your own towel and toiletries.
Self-catering kitchens with hobs, ovens, fridge, freezer, microwaves, pots. cutlery and crockery
Dining rooms and common rooms with several sitting areas for adults and children
Communal prayer areas for both men and women
Beautiful landscaped grounds outside with seating areas, shelters and wildlife area
Games room with table football, table tennis and board games
Detailed programme/itinerary of places to visit and activities for each day
Arrangement and coordination of general adventure activities (there is no additional charge for this)
Arrangement of instructor-led adventure activities with a group booking discount (there is an additional charge for instructors and equipment, usually £25 per person for a half-day activity)
Workshops and indoor group activities
Free guest WIFI access throughout the stay (often there is no phone signal)
Private Telegram group to keep guests updated
Healthy socialisation and group activities with like-minded Muslim families and friends
Safe, secure and Muslim environment for adults and children
Advice, support and tour guidance

Motivational talks, presentations and Islamic reminders

The adventure does not include:

Transport (please make your own way to the centre)
Food (it is self catering or externally arranged through caterers)
Payment for optional instructor-led adventure activities
Payment for optional hiring of equipment (if required, for example mountain bikes or motor boats)

Please read the FAQ section on the homepage for more information.

Food Arrangement

It is self-catering, but certain arrangements will be made for the convenience of the guests.

Groceries: There will be arrangements made to order groceries as a group for those who wish, costing about £1 per person per day. These will include basic supplies such as bread, milk, eggs, butter/spreads, tea, coffee, sugar and fruits (apples, bananas and mandarins).

Breakfast and Lunch: There will be volunteers helping to make breakfast and packed lunch.

Dinner: Dinner will be externally arranged for those who wish at a reasonable price (£6.50-£7.50 for up to 2-3 people). The options include biryani, chicken jalfrezi and haleem. The proceeds of the sale goes to charity to fund a school project in London. Alternatively, guests can bring pre-cooked food and store then in the fridge/freezer, or bring ingredients to cook at the hostel, or manage with a combination of the above.

Kitchen Facilities: There is a fully fitted industrial kitchen with all facilities, sufficient for everyone. All pots, pans, utensils, cutlery and crockery are provided.

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Children (6-15)

Infants (0-5)

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Preferred Room(s)

Please select one or more rooms to ft the number of people in your family or group. An infant may share a bed with another member of the family. The beds are single or bunk beds.

Single Bed | Shared Male Dorm Room

Single Bed | Shared Female Dorm Room

2-Bed Private Room - Regular

3-Bed Family Private Room - Regular

4-Bed Family Private Room - Regular

5-Bed Family Private Room - Regular

6-Bed Family Private Room - Regular

8-Bed Family Private Room - Regular

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